Jordan Davis Reminisces About Childhood Easter Traditions in Louisiana

The country singer reflects on pastel outfits, egg hunts, and the meaning of the holiday.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Country music star Jordan Davis fondly remembers his childhood Easters in Louisiana, from the elaborate pastel outfits his mother dressed him and his siblings in to the annual Easter egg hunts before church. While the outfits weren't his favorite, Davis says Easter was a special time filled with candy, presents, and the joy of dressing up for the holiday.

Why it matters

As a successful country artist with four young kids of his own, Davis' recollections provide a relatable and nostalgic look at how the Easter holiday is celebrated in the American South, especially through the lens of someone who grew up there.

The details

Davis recalls his mother dressing him and his siblings in 'ridiculous, pastel-colored' outfits that he now looks back on with some embarrassment, though the egg hunts before church and the feeling of it being a 'mini Christmas' with candy and presents were highlights. He says it wasn't until high school that he truly appreciated the deeper meaning and significance of the Easter holiday.

  • Easter is coming up this Sunday, April 17, 2026.
  • Davis' next scheduled performance is on April 11, 2026 at Boots in the Park in San Diego.

The players

Jordan Davis

A country music singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Buy Dirt' and 'Slow Dance in a Parking Lot'. He has four young children of his own.

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What they’re saying

“We would always have the Easter egg hunt before church. My mom, she would dress us in these ridiculous, pastel-colored — good Lord, I'm sorry for saying this, but the worst part about Easter for me is some of the photos that I have of what my mom dressed us in. It was hideous.”

— Jordan Davis, Country Singer

“For me early on, and probably like with a lot of kids, Easter was just another Sunday where it was just a very mini, mini Christmas. You know, we would get some candy. Every once in a while, we'd get a present, something we wanted.”

— Jordan Davis, Country Singer

What’s next

Davis' next scheduled performance is on April 11, 2026 at Boots in the Park in San Diego, where he is expected to perform songs from his latest album.

The takeaway

Jordan Davis' nostalgic recollections of his childhood Easters in Louisiana highlight the enduring traditions and family-centric spirit of the holiday, even as styles and customs evolve over time. His perspective as a successful country artist and young father provides a relatable window into how the Easter season is celebrated in the American South.